The Pentagon and the Veterans Affairs Department announced Tuesday that they will work to enhance their existing computer systems so that soldiers' health records can be tracked (and accessed) more efficiently. The proposed integrations should
Read Full ArticleLike any other workplace, the Veterans' Administration is responsible for maintaining safe working conditions in furtherance of federal law. As such, they are subject to meeting regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health
Read Full ArticleFor many veterans returning to civilian life from their time spent in uniform, the transition from military service to everyday society can be littered with difficulties-difficulties that a person who has never served will have a difficult
Read Full ArticleWhile the effects of the $85 billion in forced spending cuts have dominated national headlines, few stories have been chronicled on the continuing difficulties veterans have in obtaining benefits. Those familiar with our posts have
Read Full ArticleIn a prior post, we discussed the dilemma endured between the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans' Affairs, as they worked to integrate their respective computer systems so that they may better
Read Full ArticleThe long-term health consequences of Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War continue to be a significant issue for many U.S. military Veterans. Agent Orange, the powerful herbicide and defoliant used by the U.S. military,
Read Full ArticleSome veterans may be interested in a meeting where Vietnam Veterans discussed Agent Orange exposure. The group of veterans met at a church in Tennessee to discuss the various health problems they have suffered from
Read Full ArticleAgent Orange, an herbicide and defoliant deployed by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War, holds a sinister legacy. Laden with dioxin, a toxic compound, it has left a devastating mark on countless Veterans. For
Read Full ArticleUnderstanding the Long-Term Effects of Agent Orange Military combat can produce a number of physical and mental medical effects. Some conditions become apparent very quickly, but others don't surface until months -- or even years
Read Full ArticleVeterans and their families may be interested in the story of a retired Air Force veteran who was granted disability benefits for his Agent Orange-related health issues. This marks the first time that the VA
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